Newcastle United’s transfer business this month could be scuppered due to the situation of £5 million star DeAndre Yedlin (Daily Mail).
The USA full-back’s previous work permit has expired, which is why he wasn’t available for games against Aston Villa and Arsenal last week.
Fans had been confused about his absence, with no reports of an injury leading up to the games.
Steve Bruce revealed after the Villa defeat that the club are working to resolve the issue quickly as possible.
According to The Athletic, the process could take ‘at least a fortnight’, and there could be repercussions for the club’s transfer business.
Bruce wants to bring in a defender and a midfielder on loan, but must first offload players with his 25-man squad filled.
Yedlin’s situation may complicate a potential exit, which ultimately could hinder Newcastle’s chances of bringing in new players.
The Magpies have been linked with Brandon Williams during the current transfer window (Shields Gazette), but a move for the English full-back looks unlikely at the moment.
Yedlin situation needs solving now
The situation involving Yedlin demands people work overtime to get it sorted.
If the club want to bring in a new defender, and they need to sell first, then Yedlin – who was recently said to have an offer from an MLS club (SBI Soccer) – is the man that will have to go given the situation given his contract.
But that can’t happen if his work permit situation isn’t sorted.
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